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downshifting

British  
/ ˈdaʊnˌʃɪftɪŋ /

noun

  1. the practice of simplifying one's lifestyle and becoming less materialistic

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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FFord is recalling up to 1.39 million F-150 pick-ups over the risk of unexpected downshifting that can lead to a loss of vehicle control.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The key here is to define what downshifting actually looks like.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026

She opened with stunning 5:01 and 5:09 splits before downshifting a tad.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 18, 2023

But the downshifting economy and Amazon’s own attempt to roll back expansion plans cut into its earnings this year, hacking profit back to $278 million.

From New York Times • Feb. 2, 2023

You could literally see her downshifting from the fastest to the slowest.

From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds

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